Trump co-defendant Kenneth Chesebro takes plea deal in Georgia case

• The deal came the same day that jury selection began for his trial.

Driving the news: Chesebro pleaded guilty to one felony count of conspiracy to commit filing false documents.

• Prosecutors recommended that Chesebro serve five years of probation, pay $5,000 in restitution to the state of Georgia and complete 100 hours of community service.
• Like Powell, he agreed to "testify truthfully" at future hearings and write an apology letter to the citizens of Georgia.

Zoom in: Chesebro faced seven charges, including two counts of conspiracy to commit forgery in the first degree and two counts of conspiracy to commit false statements and writings.

• He was one of 18 co-defendants named with former President Trump in the criminal racketeering case.
• Chesebro is credited with helping to devise the Trump campaign's plot to introduce slates of fake pro-Trump electors after the 2020 election.

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Editor's note: This story was updated with additional background.